Dear Redeeming Grace, Sometimes we need to freshly marvel at the person of Jesus. And God, in his wisdom, has given us verses in his word that help us to do that. One of those verses is Colossians 1:15-16. Speaking of Jesus, God's word says: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, v...
Keep ReadingDear Redeeming Grace, As we concluded Paul's first missionary journey last week, one thing Jason pointed out continues to encourage me. Even though we encounter many tribulations through this life, we will enter the kingdom of God. The destination often gives strength for the journey. Hasn't this been true for Christians for centuries? Our ultimate hope in the midst of ...
Keep ReadingDear Redeeming Grace, In his most famous sermon, Jesus said this: "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16 ESV) Good works give glory. That's an amazing and humbling thought when you let it sink in. Jesus calls us to be like a city on a hill, or a light on a ...
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